Article
Behavioural and biochemical responses of the sea snail Tritia reticulata to lithium concentration gradient
Author/s | Campos, Sara
Leite, Carla Pinto, João Henriques, Bruno Soares, Amadeu M.V.M. Conradi Barrena, Mercedes Pereira, Eduarda Freitas, Rosa |
Department | Universidad de Sevilla. Departamento de Zoología |
Publication Date | 2023-08 |
Deposit Date | 2024-04-30 |
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Abstract | Lithium (Li) is present in many modern technologies, most notably in rechargeable batteries. Inefficient recycling strategies for electronic waste containing this element may result in its release into aquatic systems, ... Lithium (Li) is present in many modern technologies, most notably in rechargeable batteries. Inefficient recycling strategies for electronic waste containing this element may result in its release into aquatic systems, which may induce harmful effects on wildlife. The present study evaluated the effect of Li contamination on the gastropod Tritia reticulata exposed to different concentrations of Li (100, 200, 500 and 1000 µg L−1) for 21 days. Biochemical analyses showed that this species was not significantly affected by this contaminant at the cellular level, as no significant differences were observed in terms of metabolism, oxidative stress, and neurotoxicity. Results further revealed that snails attempted to avoid Li accumulation by burying in the sediment at a faster rate when exposed to the highest concentrations (500 and 1000 µg L−1). More research is needed to fully assess the response of T. reticulata to Li contamination, such as investigating longer exposure periods or other endpoints. |
Funding agencies | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia. Portugal |
Project ID. | UIDP/50017/ 2020
UIDB/50017/2020 LA/P/0094/2020 UIDB/ 50006/2020 |
Citation | Campos, S., Leite, C., Pinto, J., Henriques, B., Soares, A.M.V.M., Conradi Barrena, M.,...,Freitas, R. (2023). Behavioural and biochemical responses of the sea snail Tritia reticulata to lithium concentration gradient. Aquatic Toxicology, 261, 106629. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.aquatox.2023.106629. |
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